Page 16 of Falling For The Billionaire Rockstar

“So, what should I do then?” he asked.

I groaned. “I might as well assist myself, Anderson. Call in and tell them that due to a trafficjam, I will not be able to join them for breakfast. However, I will be there for the tour.”

“Yes, sir, so where are we going now?”

“I need to do a quick survey of the environment and see if I can get to know more about the firm from their neighbors.”

Anderson tapped the elevator button, and we watched as the doors slid open before stepping in.

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“I think we’re going to get along quite well, Mr. Steele,” the CEO said.

I turned to him in surprise; he stood upright, a devoted smile on his lips. A small smile crept onto my lips as I turned back. “I guess we’ll see,” I responded.

“That was an amazing pitch. I really look forward to doing business with you,” he added.

I smiled at the CEO as he spoke; he stood to his full height and stretched out his hand.

I studied him as I got up. He seemed only a few years older than me, which explained why he was in full support of my proposal and excited to jumpstart immediately.

The rest of the shareholders were much older men and women, and they were displeased because I had cut off every avenue they could use to profit from the project.

“I look forward to it as well,” I said as we shook hands. Then I turned to Anderson, who was standing next to me. “It’s time to go.”

He nodded and followed me as we stepped out of the office. “That was amazing, sir. Those guys were doing everything they could to trap you, and you were like a corporate 007, dodging their bullets and your comebacks. I feel really inspired to work with you, sir.”

“Did you say I was acorporate 007?”

“Yes, you know, like James Bond, but . . .” he trailed off as I raised an eyebrow. “Perhaps I should’ve used a more professional term.”

I chuckled. “I actually like the term.”

His face lit up again.

I inhaled deeply as I turned to him and grabbed his shoulders. “You’re a brilliant young man, Anderson. I must admit I underestimated you.”

He smiled brightly as he nodded. “Thank you so much, sir. That means a lot coming from you.”

I nodded. “Now get lost. I’ve got other business to deal with.”

He nodded, and I headed for the exit where my car was waiting. I pulled out my phone as I got into the car and scrolledthrough my contact list. I found the number I was looking for and called it.

The line clicked on the fourth ring. “Took you long enough,” I said.

“What do you want from me?” the familiar sound of my sister’s voice slurred into my ear.

I smiled. “Well, that’s a really nice way to greet your big brother.”

“If you don’t state your business in the next three minutes, I’m ending this call.”

I chuckled at her play at meanness. I knew she was happy I had called. “I’m in New York.”

There was a long pause. “You better not be playing with me right now.”

“I arrived last night and had some business to clear up this morning.”

“And you’re just telling me this now?”

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